Maine toddler still missing 5 months later

Ayla Reynolds' father reported her missing

The mother of a Maine toddler missing for five months says she's begging, pleading and praying for someone to come forward with information that will help investigators.

Trista Reynolds, of Portland, said she awakens every day hoping for answers, but there's been precious little new information from law enforcement in recent weeks.

Her daughter, Ayla, was 20 months old when she was reported missing on Dec. 17 from the Waterville home of her father, Justin DiPietro. Investigators confirmed Ayla's blood was found in the home, and they say they don't believe the theory from adults in the home that she was abducted.

Reynolds and other family members are currently waiting to see if items found in the Kennebec River earlier this month have anything to do with her daughter's disappearance.